{"product_id":"edible-daisy","title":"Edible Daisy Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic perennial brings bright white flowers with a yellow center to flowerbeds, meadows, and along paths. Easy to care for and very prolific, these daisies readily naturalize, creating a rustic garden atmosphere while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough less known for its edible qualities, the daisy offers tender young leaves and flowers that can be added to summer salads, providing a delicate flavor and a touch of color. It is a hardy and versatile plant, ideal for wild gardens, borders, or naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Grow Edible Daisies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdible daisies grow well in zones 3 to 9, preferring full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. They adapt perfectly to flowerbeds, meadows, containers, and borders, and can easily reseed for continuous naturalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Europe, the daisy has been cultivated for centuries as an ornamental and medicinal plant. It was traditionally used in herbal medicine, particularly for wound care and digestion. Today, it remains a highly prized flower for its beauty and edible versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 8-9\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow directly in fall or early spring for early blooming.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 5-7\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow seeds in early spring or late summer to establish vigorous plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZones 3-4\u003c\/strong\u003e: Start seeds indoors in early spring or sow directly when the soil is workable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Edible Daisies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 3 mm (1\/8 in) deep, spacing plants 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12 in) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist until plants are established, then water as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick flowers and young leaves for fresh use in salads.\u003cbr\u003eAllow some flowers to go to seed to encourage natural self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips for Seed Harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow to flower and go to seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep a few flowers until maturity so they form seed heads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e When the heads become dry and brown, harvest them before they disperse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate the seeds from their husks and spread them on a cloth to dry completely.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Properly stored, they remain viable for up to 3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organic Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644646449520,"sku":"MF-FLOWER-015","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/Edible_Daisy.jpg?v=1776549606","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-us\/products\/edible-daisy","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}